Idaho Fish Report
Fishing should be great right now
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-5-2026
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Fishing should be great right now. Mayflies were hatching the first week of may. Flyfishing is a great method on this rive, but lures can also be productive. Remember there is a lot of private property so be careful where you fish. There are plenty of campgrounds available, although the bathrooms might not be usaeable.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, May 5th
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Will be stocked every week in May and June
Kilchis River: Winter steelhead fishing is mostly over
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead is mostly over
Nestucca River: Spring Chinook should be getting started on Nestucca Bay
Siletz River: Winter steelhead season is wrapping up, and the chance of finding a bright winter is dwindling
Trask River: Trask River Report
Agate Lake: Agate Lake is still 99 percent full
Coos River: Coos River Basin Fishing Report
Coquille River: Striped bass fishing in the lower Coquille picks up substantially in April and May
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Lake is 71 percent full
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 67 percent full
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is 77 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 53 percent full
Rogue River - Middle: The middle Rogue is relatively low and clear for this time of year
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Brown trout can also be caught in and around the North Fork Reservoir
Beulah Reservoir: Beulah is around 80 percent full
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, May 4th
Umatilla River: Fishing for Spring Chinook is open
Santiam River ( North Fork) : River is currently running at 1,530cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 700cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,300cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Alsea River: Trout angling will open May 22
Siuslaw River: Trout angling will open May 22
Rogue River- Lower: Flows are expected to remain low